“Gary took care of my wedding. We were very impressed! Everyone loved the slow roasted chicken and the pork with cognac cream sauce. Cecilia was on site and she was very professional and helpful. Would definitely recommend!”

Liz & Brett, Summer 2025

“We used Blue Plate for our wedding. The team, with Jon and Pat as the event lead and chef, was professional, quick, and served excellent food. We got compliments on the food from our guests on the day of AND after - especially the mashed potatoes and harvest vegetables. The whole process of working with Blue Plate was seamless and efficient, with clear communication from start to finish. They are the go-to in the Madison area for a reason. Easiest vendor to work with!”

Elaine & Nick, Winter 2025

“We used Blue Plate for our wedding and were over the moon with their professionalism, communicativeness, and the quality of the food! They made the hors d'oeuvres, plated salad, buffet dinner, and cake cutting seamless--Thank you Gary!!!”

Haley & Elliott, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate did a fantastic job for our wedding. David and his staff were very good communicators throughout planning, from our tasting through calling about random ad hoc questions two weeks before the event. On the wedding day, David, Emily, Cecilia, and their whole team were top notch. The hors d'oeuvres were great (especially the Street Corn Tartlettes) and the team made sure two of each were waiting at our table when we sat down so we didn't miss out on them. The main courses were also great--the Braised Short Ribs were a big hit with our guests, and we loved the Tortellini and Chicken with Pesto. Lastly, it was comforting for us to know that Blue Plate was so familiar with our venue (The Tinsmith) and vice versa. Knowing that helped reassure us that everything was going to go smoothly, and it did. Would highly recommend them!”

Devin & Troy, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate Catering catered our wedding this past Friday and I cannot recommend them enough!! Everything went so smoothly and the food was amazing. Our guests could not stop talking about how great it was! The staff was so attentive. They came up to me to make sure that I had everything that I needed during dinner and even saved us a plate of appetizers as we were taking photos during cocktail hour. If you are considering booking with Blue Plate, I HIGHLY recommend!”

Olivia & Seth, Summer 2025

“Blue Plate Catering catered our wedding reception and did an amazing job. Gary and his team (Amanda, Lukas, and Nash) were wonderful to work with--tasting the food and figuring out the final menu were a breeze, and the actual event couldn't have gone better. We received many compliments on the food from guests and also throughly enjoyed it ourselves. Every food item we had was so tasty (beef tenderloin with chimichurri, salmon with a lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and asparagus spears, and a variety of hors d'œuvres), and they also helped cut and plate our cake free of charge! I would highly recommend their business for your next event :)”

Kat & Troy, Fall 2025

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Gary and the entire Blue Plate team. They were so easy to work with from the very beginning, and Gary made the planning process simple and stress-free. Everything on the day of went perfectly, and the food was amazing. We’re so thankful for their hard work and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a great catering experience!”

Britney & Sam, Fall 2025

“My daughter's wedding was catered by Blue Plate and we had the most wonderful experience working with them! The food was delicious, hot, and served beautifully. The staff was kind and responsive and professional! Everyone loved the food and raved about it!”

Anya & Michael, Fall 2025

“The Blue Plate team was great! They made figuring out the food and set up for our wedding reception so easy and the staff were so attentive to our needs. We would recommend them to anyone due to their great communication, good food and helpful staff.”

Anna & Graeme, Fall 2025

“We were in contact with David leading up to our wedding and he was amazing. His communication was great and answered all of my many many questions promptly. Our tasting was fun and we ended up making changes to our menu because the food was just that tasty. On the wedding day, Gisel was our event lead and everything was perfect. We had passed appetizers a dinner buffet of fish and chicken which was delicious. We also had a late night nacho bar which was a fan favorite. I am very very pleased with our catering experience with Blue Plate Catering and definitely recommend them.”

Sam and Nick, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate Catering was an amazing company to work with for our October wedding in Oconomowoc! We got tons of compliments on the food from all of our guests. I knew it was going to be fantastic from the time my husband and I went there for a tasting. The catering staff (led by Nikki) was super friendly to all the guests and helpful for my guests with dietary restrictions. They saved a bunch of the leftover food for us to take home at the end of the day. Overall, they were an absolute joy to work with! 10/10 would recommend!”

Kristine & Kyle, Fall 2025

“David and the team at Blue Plate were fantastic! David’s communication was superb and he was very helpful in terms of making decisions during the planning process. He priced out various options for us and was very transparent! We had so many great reviews from our guests, particularly the taco bar and mashed potato bar! My favorite was the carving station. Additionally, the staff at our wedding were wonderful! They were seamless and worked with our venue perfectly. At the end of the night, we got to take home some leftovers, which were great for the next couple of days. Highly recommend Blue Plate!”

Kimmy & Zach, Summer 2025

“We hired Blue Plate as our wedding caterer and their meals we just as good as we knew they'd be after our tasting. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all of our guests' dietary restrictions were met without error. The plated dinner service went incredibly smoothly, and we were especially pleased to find a sampling of the passed appetizer we had missed during our cocktail hour waiting for us at our head table. We had several guests come up to us during and after dinner to tell us how good their food was, so we know it wasn't just our meals that were prepared with care. We also rented table linens, napkins, China, and flatware with Blue Plate and everything looked lovely. Easy 5 stars – we’d recommend Blue Plate for any event and especially for an event as important as a wedding.”

Katherine & Keith, Summer 2025

“As we began our search for wedding vendors, one name consistently came up: Blue Plate Catering. Many people raved about them, claiming they were the best. The feedback highlighted their impeccable preparation and delicious food. We reached out to Blue Plate Catering, and their responsiveness was impressive from the start. We scheduled a tasting, which was a wonderful opportunity to select the exact menu we wanted. Having a private tasting appointment was especially nice, as it allowed us to enjoy the experience without the distraction of random strangers. Throughout the process, Ashley from Blue Plate Catering was our main point of contact. Her communication was exceptional, making it easy to get answers to all our questions. Picking up our rented table linens just a few days before the wedding was a seamless experience. On the wedding day, the team arrived on time and had more than enough staff to ensure everything went smoothly. The popcorn and pretzel station for happy hour was a huge hit, and our guests loved the flavors! Dinner was equally delightful, and the team helped cut the Nothing Bundt Cakes for us. Blue Plate Catering is a fantastic company—organized, delicious, and easy to communicate with. They have truly perfected their craft. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to ensure their event runs flawlessly.”

Angie & Jack, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate catered our wedding on 4/26/25 at the Tinsmith, and we were so happy with every part of the experience. We planned our wedding from out of state, but David and the team were so helpful with coordinating all the logistics over phone calls and email. Their experience in the industry was clear as they answered all of our questions and worked with our coordinator to make the day so easy for us. They were able to drop off our linens at the venue the night before because they were catering another event there, which allowed our vendor team to begin setup first thing in the morning of our wedding day. We received so many comments from our guests about how good the food was! The braised beef was super tender and flavorful, and I heard from my guests that the miso glazed salmon was delicious as well! Shout out to our event lead, Jon, and chefs Lukas and Alex for putting everything together for us! Our servers were so kind and helpful, and the dinner service ran so seamlessly. Another very thoughtful touch was how they set aside a selection of the passed appetizers and brought them to us at dinner because we missed most of cocktail hour to take photos. They also boxed up some petit fours from our dessert table for us to take home. They really put so much effort into giving our guests and ourselves the best possible dining experience for our big day!”

Sarah & Tyler, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate is the way to go! They were helpful, responsive, professional and most importantly, the food was delicious! We went with the taco bar and everyone was happy! My biggest fear was the food being lukewarm, but Gary assured me it'd be hot and he was right! I highly recommend having them cater your wedding...a great experience from start to finish!”

Laura & Adam, Summer 2025

“Blue Plate did a stellar job catering our wedding reception! Gary and his team were a delight to work with at every stage, from tasting to final payments. Rylan and Nash cooked up excellent meals; we chose a plated dinner with beef tenderloin, miso salmon, and roasted chicken as the entrees. Our guests were all happy with whichever they selected! Emily and Nicole led efficient, unobtrusive service. The tables were set beautifully, dinner was served quickly, and empty plates cleared expeditiously. They ensured the cake was cut and plated and coffee and fruit made available precisely on schedule. If you're considering caterers for your wedding, know you cannot go wrong with Blue Plate. They are worth every penny!”

Rebecca & Benji, Summer 2025

“Blue Plate Catering exceeded our expectations for our wedding. Gisel (our event lead) and Adrienne (our chef) helped make our dinner perfect. They arrived early to make sure everything was set up according to our vision. We had passed dishes during cocktail hour, and as the bride, they made sure they came to give me food right after the ceremony. The staff was around all that time making sure guests were eating. Once guests were seated, we chose a buffet, and the dismissal of tables went so smooth. There was plenty of food - people went up for seconds! The staff also checked on myself and my husband during dinner and brought me my seconds instead of having me get up again. All night, after dinner, we kept hearing from our guests how amazing the food was - especially the beef medallions, and the chicken tortellini pasta. The only downside was that there were no leftovers because everyone ate it all!! Hahaha. We HIGHLY recommend Blue Plate Catering for your next event!”

Lauren & Adam, Fall 2025

“We used Blue Plate for our wedding in October 2025. David was so great to work with! He made the emails and calls super informative and low pressure. Once we talked to David we stopped our search for food vendors because he made it so smooth. We loved the food at the tasting which was also fun and low pressure. Our guests loved the food including the chicken pasta and beef option. People were impressed the food was so hot for a wedding buffet. We had a venue with no kitchen or prep area and blue plate nailed it and even brought all their own stuff. They were really flexible about what we got through them vs other vendors which was really appreciated. Me and my husband made an error on our order and Blue Plate fixed it with our coordinator day of without needing to involve us and were super reasonable about us handling it after the fact. Loved them!”

Chloe & James, Fall 2025

“Blue Plate Catering was the caterer for my husband and my March 2025 wedding. David and his entire team were incredibly professional, kind, and overall amazing to work with. We received so many compliments on our food including several "best wedding food ever" comments. We had appetizers tray passed during the cocktail hour and a plated dinner. Everything ran very smoothly and the guests didn't leave hungry. Additionally, they provided all of the linens, glassware, and silverware for us at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend using Blue Plate Catering for your wedding!”

Jennifer & Cedric, Spring 2025

“We loved working with Blue Plate for our wedding. The whole process was extremely low stress and pleasurable. From tasting to making last minute changes to the actual wedding, everything was completely seamless. These guys are absolute pros. We worked with Gary for our menu and tasting and had Nikki as our event lead, both of whom were great! We didn't have to worry about one thing on our special day and we're extremely grateful for that! We would absolutely recommend Blue Plate to anyone looking to cater a large event. The food was top notch and the experience was amazing. Thank you!!”

Mya & Charlie, Summer 2025

“We used Blue Plate to cater our wedding and it was an amazing experience! The food was exceptional and they set everything up quickly and quietly and we barely even noticed them pack everything up and leave. They even saved some appetizers for the head table for dinner service since the bride and I missed the majority of the cocktail hour due to pictures. Would 100% recommend them for your wedding, we worked with Gary who was super friendly and helpful with answering questions.”

Justice & Ray, Fall 2025

“Our wedding was just in late July this year and was honestly the best night of our lives! Blue Plate was exceptional during the prep process, and was really detail-oriented when it came to choosing silverware and food options that were within our budget. I know we got multiple compliments from our guests that the food was amazing, and the crew that was there during the wedding were so nice and helpful with making sure our dinner was lovely. Would 100% cater through them again!”

Rachel & Alex, Fall 2025

“Our wedding catering by Gary and Blue Plate was absolutely phenomenal! From the very beginning, they were professional, communicative, and genuinely excited to help us create a delicious and memorable dining experience for our guests. They worked with us to design a menu that felt personal and reflected our tastes, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park. On the wedding day, everything was flawless. The food was not only beautifully presented, but every single dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. From the appetizers during cocktail hour to the main courses - our guests were raving about the food all night (and still are!). It’s not easy to make wedding food that stands out, but Blue Plate truly did. What also stood out to us was the quality of service. The staff was kind, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. They handled everything seamlessly and helped keep the flow of the evening smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a caterer who goes above and beyond with both food and service, look no further. Blue Plate exceeded all of our expectations and helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect. We couldn’t be happier and would recommend them a thousand times over!”

Rayne & Brian, Summer 2025

“Blue plate catering is fantastic. They recently catered our wedding and did an amazing job. The food and service were excellent. Highly highly recommend. Everyone at our wedding said the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding. Please use their services!”

Kat & Andrew, Spring 2026

“We loved our whole experience with Blue Plate Catering! We met David at an Open House event that our venue was hosting, and from the first bite of food, we knew they were going to be a good fit for us. David’s communication was amazing, and we never had to worry about what next steps were, and he was very transparent about pricing. The tasting they set up for us was lovely, and we got to try so many options before deciding that we wanted to serve. I went in skeptical to trying the chicken, as chicken just never seems to be good at a wedding. After tasting their chicken-I was proved wrong. It was absolutely fantastic and they nailed it on day of as well. Chef Brent took great care in all of the food that he provided for our special day, and Amanda, our event lead, along with her team, just took fantastic care of us all. The salad was fresh, chicken was tender, pork was flavorful, and our friends with dietary restrictions raved about the stuffed peppers. We had opted to do cookies rather than cake, and Blue Plate made sure we had milk, coffee and tea for our dessert bar as well. They truly seemed to care about our overall day being a success and they played such a big role in our day. We recommend them to anyone!”

Samantha & Shawn, Spring 2025

“We hired Blue Plate for our wedding on 10/25/25. From start to finish- having a designated point of contact for our venue, the staff, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. It was one of our priorities to ensure everyone had a great experience with dinner and Blue Plate was the best choice for us. We are so thankful to have had Blue Plate Catering as part of our day.”

Jenny & Alicia, Fall 2025

“We used Blue Plate Catering as our wedding caterer at Barnwood Events and could not have had a better experience. David was incredible to work with from start to finish and helped us create a well-rounded menu with passed appetizers and plated meals. On wedding day the service and quality were excellent - we had many compliments about both. Thank you to our lead server, Cecilia, and our chefs, Lukas and Alex, for making a huge part of our wedding day such a great success!”

Lindsay & Mark, Winter 2025

“We used Blue Plate Catering for our wedding and were extremely pleased with the entire experience! They were already very familiar with our venue, The Tinsmith, the menu sounded delicious, and the prices were more than reasonable so we were excited to work with them. We needed appetizers, plated dinner service, water/coffee/tea, linens, napkins, and cutlery. David and his team were so helpful and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. They proposed a menu sensitive to dietary restrictions (so many gluten-free options!), offered a great color selection of linens and napkins to match our color palette, scheduled a tasting, coordinated delivery of our desserts from a local bakery, and let us pick up our linens the day before so setting up decor wouldn’t be delayed. On our wedding day, Jon, and Cecilia, our event and server leads, ensured that food preparation, timing, and service were outstanding and seamless. We got so many compliments about all of the food from our guests and their bacon wrapped chorizo dates are an absolute must. Highly recommend Blue Plate to cater any event!”

Natalia & Matt, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate was amazing to work with as our wedding caterer! The food was absolutely delicious (bone-in chicken on a buffet—yes, please! And we keep hearing from guests about those garlic mashed potatoes!). They were incredibly accommodating, allowing me to customize the cocktail hour popcorn bar setup to my preferences. Gary, our relationship manager, took care of everything leading up to the day, and day-of, Emily and the team were professional and provided exceptional service, making everything seamless. Highly recommend!”

Corinn & Michael, Summer 2025

“Blue Plate was great to work with for our wedding. We worked with Gary leading up to our wedding and his communication with us was great. He was very organized throughout the planning process and was quick to answer our questions, which helped our big day run smoothly. We really appreciated getting to sample different entrees after our scheduled tasting so that we could feel confident in our menu choices! We got a lot of compliments on the food and would happily recommend Blue Plate to other couples.”

Megan & Nick, Spring 2025

“We booked Blue Plate Catering for our dinner, cocktail and bar services for our wedding and were very happy with our services! We got so many compliments that it was some of the best food at a wedding people have had. The team knew our venue well, which helped make things run smoothly. Our main contact was also great to work with and was very accommodating with any questions and requests.”

Rachel & Josh, Spring 2026

“Blue Plate Catering was absolutely phenomenal! We chose their Taste of Italy pasta buffet for our wedding, and it was a total hit. People are still talking about how delicious everything was! The food was hot, fresh, beautifully presented, and every pasta, sauce, and topping was full of flavor. Guests went back for seconds (and thirds!) and kept complimenting us on how amazing dinner was all night long. Guests also raved about the cheesecake bar! The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. Plates were cleared promptly, water glasses stayed full, and they handled everything so smoothly that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The catering team worked seamlessly with our coordinator and venue, making the entire evening flow perfectly. Blue Plate went above and beyond to make sure our guests were happy and that we could truly enjoy our reception. We couldn’t recommend them more. if you’re looking for incredible food and amazing service, Blue Plate is the team to hire!”

Kaya & Blade, Winter 2025

“I cannot recommend Blue Plate Catering enough. It was an all around great experience. The food tasted as good on our wedding day as it did at our food tasting. The staff was nearly invisible but so efficient. The appetizers, buffet, and late nick snack was set up effortlessly. No one went hungry, and everyone raved about the food. You get so much for your money!! We also were able to bring our leftovers home which we enjoyed the next day. Additionally, they made my day stress free as they set up the dishes on the table and even folded the napkins that I had purchased and put them at the places.”

Kelsey & Nick, Summer 2025

“When we decided to get married down in the Madison area, we knew we had to use Blue Plate after my sister used them three years prior, and they did not disappoint. From the passed appetizers to the salad and perfectly plated entree, everything was flawless. Our guests raved about the food all night, and still do to this day. The crew worked incredibly seamless and efficient, making the entire experience feel effortless. Truly top notch service and amazing food!!!!”

Rylie & Parker, Spring 2025

“Blue Plate managed to exceed every expectation as our wedding caterer! The charcuterie display was the most beautiful one I have ever seen; our guests were raving about it! The team is also incredibly professional and accommodating. We had a last-minute mixup with cannolis that we brought from an outside bakery and Blue Plate helped us fill and display each one. I could not be more grateful for how above and beyond they went for our day. They were phenomenal!”

Jacquelyn & Jon, Spring 2026